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MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: Town Hall, Town Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Fire Dept New Hires & Promotion Ceremony. Agenda Review. Public Comment. Town Mgr & Member Reports. 7 p.m. Public Hearing - Parking Reg changes in hourly rates, enforcement and duration, fines, fees and duration & winter storm policy. Action items: Berkshire Gas Moratorium Update; TAC Recommendation PVTA Service Changes; Town Manager Performance Eval: Self Evaluation Update. Committee Appointments: New - Stephen...
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Review and edit master draft language (all articles and introduction) (2 hours, 40 minutes) 4. Review Preliminary Report Language (30 minutes) 5. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 6. Planning: the vote to approve draft charter; future meetings; publication; etc. (30 minutes) 7. Adjourn
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda 2. Public comment 3. Final review Preliminary Charter Language (all articles) 4. Final review Preliminary Report language 5. Vote on draft charter proposal (3 votes: vote on merits of preliminary charter; vote on preliminary report language; vote on submitting charter & report as approved for publication and to Attorney General and DHCD per legal requirements in MGL Ch. 43B) 6....
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Jul 14, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Review and edit master draft language (all articles and introduction) (3 hours, 10 minutes) 4. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 5. Planning: the vote to approve draft charter; future meetings; publication; etc. (30 minutes) 6. Adjourn.
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Jul 14, 2017
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Al Miller, accompanied by Mark Fraser on cello, recites his poetry of war, brothers, mothers, and the act of creation. Mark performs his own original music and several pieces by J.S. Bach.
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Jul 12, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Work on master draft language (focus on Transition article, others) (3 hours, 25 minutes) 4. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 5. Planning for future meetings (15 minutes) 6. Adjourn
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Jul 12, 2017
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REVISED: 7/7/17 at 8:41 am. MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: Police Officer Commendations & Academy Grad Intro. Public Comment. Town Mgr & Member Reports. Action:Temp Easements Mill St Bridge; Rental Reg Update; Sign Reg Update; Limited Release of Restriction - U-Drive; Parking Reg Public Hearing Prep; Town Mgr Eval Update. New Appoint: Agents of Select Board; Robin Thompson to ACC to 2020; John Judge as Assoc ZBA to 2018; Jim Lumley & Bruce...
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Jul 10, 2017
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Julie Dobrow lecture by Dr. Julie Dobrow on the topic of Mabel Loomis Todd and 19th-century women's activism. Produced by George Naughton
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Jul 10, 2017
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On Sunday, Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m., “When Movements Unite for Climate Justice,” is co-sponsored by the Amherst NAACP, Climate Action Now and Coming Together at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, 120 North Pleasant St. Jacqueline Patterson, director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program, will be the main speaker.
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Review and edit master draft language (all articles) (3 hours, 10 minutes) 4. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 5. Planning: future meetings, public feedback (30 minutes) 6. Adjourn
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Jul 5, 2017
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Theological Devotional: I Told the Storm to Go! Mark 4:39 Produced by Rev. Anita Morris
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Jul 5, 2017
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Theological Devotional: Compassionate Care 1 Timothy Produced by Rev. Anita Morris
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Jul 1, 2017
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REVISED: 6/26/17 at 9:33 am. MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Review and edit master draft language (all articles) (3 hours, 10 minutes) 4. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 5. Planning: future meetings, public feedback on final draft, and introductory letter (30 minutes) 6. Adjourn
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Jul 1, 2017
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The Town of Amherst Select Board, Planning Board, and Town Manager invite you to a community forum on Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library. The purpose of the forum is to talk about the downtown – our town center. We want to hear from everyone – residents, business people, workers, walkers, bicyclists, movie-goers, library patrons, shoppers, visitors – whoever you are – about what works and what doesn’t work in our downtown. What do...
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Jun 30, 2017
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Rick Hamelin Pottery Lecture with samples about the history of pottery. George Naughton
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Jun 28, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 7:30 am. LOCATION: ARHS, Library. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve Minutes of June 14, 2017 and June 20, 2017; Announcements and Public Comments; Bill S223 Foundation Budget Resolution (Vote)--Proposed Motion: To support the passage of Bill S223 Foundation Budget Resolution; Superintendent Evaluation (Vote)--Proposed Motion: To support the summary Superintendent evaluation report; School Committee Forum Planning (Vote)--Proposed Motion: To approve text as presented for inviting community...
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Jun 28, 2017
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Meeting of the AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL School Committee 6:30 PM TUESDAY, June 27, 2017 Library, Amherst Regional High School AGENDA Call to Order 6:30 p.m. Approve Minutes—June 13, 2017 6:30 p.m. Announcements and Public Comment 6:40 p.m. New and Continuing Business 1) Superintendent Evaluation (Vote) 6:50 p.m. 2) Regional Transportation Reimbursement Transfer to FY18 Budget (Vote) 7:10 p.m. 3) Bill S223 Foundation Budget Resolution (Vote) 7:20 p.m. School Committee...
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Jun 22, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARHS, Library. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve Minutes—June 14, 2017; Announcements and Public Comments; Interim Superintendent’s Update; Wildwood Infrastructure; School Building Committee Composition (Fort River)--Potential Motion: Move to delay the decision on the composition of a School Building Committee until late September, in order to give the community a chance to provide further input on the topic through public hearings and other means. Barring unforeseen...
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Jun 22, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 7:05 pm. LOCATION: Town Hall, Town Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 7:05PM Scenic Roads - Jt. Public Hearing with Tree Warden - DPW - 95 East Pleasant Street - request removal of 13 Arborvitae for construction of bus pull-off, relocated to align road for roundabout at intersection with Triangle St.; 7:15PM Site Plan Review SPR2017-15 Mindi Sahner 16-18 & 20 Dickinson St - request SPR approval for mixed-use building, to amend use of ground floor to allow residential use, in addition to...
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Jun 21, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: New Firefighters & Promotional Ceremony. Public Comment. Town Mgr & Member reports. Committees: New Appointments - Rebecca Woodland to Personnel Board to 6/30/2017; Re-appointments - Doug Slaughter & Greg Stutsman to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and Joan O'Meara & Thomas Simpson as Associate Members to ZBA to 6/30/2018. Action and Discussion: Limited Release of Restriction - University Dr; Wayfinding...
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Jun 21, 2017
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In this episode of Hourglass Trails, Tulip speaks with retired mechanical engineer, Joel Stevens, and immigrant student, Nader Al-Haq, about different perspectives on sleep and morning routines.
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Jun 20, 2017
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The Curious Giraffe show is a series hosted by Dorothy Cresswell, retired elementary school teacher and music educator. The program aims to get kids thinking about important issues in today's society.
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Jun 20, 2017
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The Curious Giraffe show is a series hosted by Dorothy Cresswell, retired elementary school teacher and music educator. The program aims to get kids thinking about important issues in today's society.
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Jun 19, 2017
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Professor of Social Work at Springfield College, Joe Wronka, was asked to give a keynote presentation at the International Conference on the Integration of Human Rights Based Approaches in Health Care Practices in Mangalore, India March 2-4, 2017. Due to personal reasons, Joe Wronka was unable to attend the conference but we shot the presentation here at Amherst Media and shared it with the folks in Mangalore. Enjoy!
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Jun 19, 2017
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A lecture with slides about the well-known author H.P. Lovecraft Produced by George Naughton
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Jun 19, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: First Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: I. Review and Recommendations to ZBA - ZBA FY2017-00024 Todd Gaines/Breck Group - Aspen Heights - 408 Northampton Road - Request Special Permit to modify previously approved Special Permit ZBA FY68-2 to allow an increase in the number of apartment units from 42 to 131, including 12% affordable units, by demolishing existing Amherst Motel and constructing a 180,247 SF, four story apartment complex, with 273...
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Jun 19, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Review and edit master draft language (all articles except Transition) (3 hours, 25 minutes) 4. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 5. Planning for future meetings (15 minutes) 6. Adjourn.
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Jun 15, 2017
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Amherst Charter Commission: 6-7-2017
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Jun 15, 2017
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Joint Meeting of the AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL and UNION 26 School Committees 6:30 PM TUESDAY, June 13, 2017 Library, Amherst Regional High School AGENDA Call to Order 6:30 p.m. AEF Presentation 6:30 p.m. Approve Minutes—May 18 and May 23, 2017 6:40 p.m. Union 26 Vote on Contract for Assistant Superintendent Doreen Cunningham 6:45 p.m. Potential Motion: Move to approve the Assistant Superintendent appointment of Doreen Cunningham ADJOURN UNION 26 Announcements and Public...
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Jun 15, 2017
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REGULAR Meeting of the AMHERST School Committee 6:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2017 Library Amherst Regional High School AGENDA 1. Welcome 6:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Approve Minutes—May 17, 2017 2. Announcements and Public Comments 6:05 p.m. 3. Interim Superintendent’s Update 6:15 p.m. Furthering Diversity in K-12 Schools through Student Assignment Conference 4. New and Continuing Business A. Open Meeting Law Complaint Response from Attorney General 6:25 p.m. B. School Building...
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Jun 7, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order. Public Comment. Town Manager & Member Reports. Committee/Board Member Re-appointments - see list on full agenda. Annual Town Meeting Request for Special Act Authorizing Local Voting for Legal Permanent Non-Citizen Residents. Vice Chair Rotation & Liaison Assignments. Appoint SB Rep to Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Town Manager Performance Eval and Goal Setting Timeline. Road Closures: Blue Hills...
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Jun 6, 2017
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In this episode, Marcie speaks with Mehlaqa Samdani, Founder and Executive Director of Critical Connections.
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Jun 5, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes) 2. Public comment (15 minutes) 3. Review list of remaining sections of Charter to finish, discuss timeline (15 minutes) 4. Work on master draft language (may include Legislative, Planning, School Committee and Other Elected Offices, Elections, others) (3 hours, 25 minutes) 5. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 6....
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Jun 5, 2017
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Lecture with slides on the history of the Springfield Armory Produced by George Naughton
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Jun 1, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 7:00 pm. LOCATION: Town Hall, Town Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes; Public Hrg Prelim Subdiv Plans (Request withdraw w'out prejudice) 7:05PM SUB2017-01 Sunderland Rd&150 Sunderland Rd W.D.Cowls Inc. & Goat Meadow LLC 3 lot subdivision; 7:15PM SUB2017-02 W.D.Cowls Inc. 3 lot subdivision; Public Hrg Site Plan Review 7:30PM SPR2017-13 Craig's Doors - 434 No Pleasant St request change use of trailer owned by Craig's Doors to new use of office space, resource center, meeting...
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May 30, 2017
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The Bruce Show: #111 Bruce Produced
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May 30, 2017
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A lecture by Susan Snively on her novel of Emily Dickinson. Produced by George Naughton
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May 26, 2017
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The May 11, 2017, episode of Science Café features a talk by Laura Doubleday on "Dangerous Liaisons: Pollinators, Herbivores and the Quirky Sex Lives of Plants."
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May 25, 2017
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Joint Meeting of the AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL and UNION 26 School Committees 6:00 PM TUESDAY, May 23, 2017 Library, Amherst Regional High School AGENDA Call Regional and Union 26 to Order and Reorganize both Committees 6:00 p.m. Enter Executive Session according to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Ray and Associates) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares....
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May 24, 2017
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The Curious Giraffe show is a series hosted by Dorothy Cresswell, retired elementary school teacher and music educator. The program aims to get kids thinking about important issues in today's society.
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May 24, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes). Public comment (15 minutes). Review list of remaining sections of Charter to finish, discuss timeline (10 minutes). Work on master draft language to harmonize with manager-council form, starting with executive and legislative articles (up to 3 hours). Time permitting, work on language for other articles (may include Executive, School Committee and Other...
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May 23, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Public Comment. Town Manager and Member Reports. Committee Board Appointments: La Paz Centro Nicaragua and Kanegasaki Sister City Committees (see attached). Race Amity Day Proclamation. Establish Special Town Meeting Date Fall 2017. Liquor License Policies - First Look. Post Town Meeting Wrap-up/Debrief. Licenses, Public Way, and Metered Parking Requests: BB BS Crafts on the Common Parking Reservation...
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May 23, 2017
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Lecture concerning a book of stories of men and women who were drafted in the 1960's and 1970's. Produced by George Naughton
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May 19, 2017
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Blessings upon those who trust in God! Produced by Rev. Anita Morris
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May 19, 2017
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Meeting of the AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL School Committee 6:00 PM THURSDAY, May 18, 2017 Library, Amherst Regional High School AGENDA Welcome and Call to Order 6:00 p.m. New and Continuing Business 1) Legal Firm Interviews and Possible Selection Mirick O'Connell 6:00 p.m. Morgan, Brown & Joy 7:00 p.m. Dupere Law Offices 8:00 p.m. Adjourn 9:30 p.m.
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May 19, 2017
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REGULAR Meeting of the AMHERST School Committee 6:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017 Library Amherst Regional High School AGENDA 1. Welcome 6:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Approve Minutes—April 25, 2017 and May 1, 2017 2. Announcements and Public Comments 6:05 p.m. 3. New and Continuing Business • Role and Membership of Fort River Feasibility Study Building Committee 6:15 p.m. (discussion) • Charter/Private/Choice Family Survey (discussion) 6:35 p.m. • Feedback from Initial Post-Building...
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May 18, 2017
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RECEIVED: 5/10/17 at 2:07 pm. MEETING TIME: 10:00 am. LOCATION: Bangs Center, Large Activity Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda 2. Public comment (30 minutes, or 2 hours if Thursday May 11 Feedback Session not held) 3. Member discussion of public feedback 4. Work on charter articles with Collins Center (may include Executive, School Committee and Other Elected Offices, Elections, Planning) 5. School Committee joins for discussion at 1pm 6. Planning/updates (10 minutes) 7....
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May 17, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 10:00 am. LOCATION: Bangs Center, Room 101. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda. 2. Work on charter articles with Collins Center (2.5 hours). 3. Lunch (30 minutes). 4. Work on charter articles with Collins Center (1.5 hours). 5. Public comment (15 minutes). 6. Planning/updates (10 minutes). 7. Approve minutes from previous meetings (5 minutes). 8. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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May 17, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 7:00 pm. LOCATION: Bangs Center, Large Activity Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Introduction 2. Feedback from the Public.
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May 16, 2017
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Lecture by author Kitty Burns Florey about her book Amity Street , in 1890's Amherst.
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May 16, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting 5-15-17
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May 16, 2017
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Amherst Ultimate Invitational 2017 promo
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May 16, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Integrated Arts Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Article 23, Jones Library Preliminary Design and Authorization for Grant. Third quarter budget update if time allows. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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Puerto Rico: Savage Neoliberalism, Colonialism and Financial Despotism, a conference hosted by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies was held at UMass Amherst in April. An impressive array of intellectuals and others, including Maria de Lourdes Santiago,a member of the Puerto Rican Senate, and Juan Gonzalez, co-host of Democracy Now!, were on hand to discuss the current financial crisis, its roots, and future paths.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, puerto rico, financial crisis, umass, juan gonzalez, maria de lourdes...
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May 16, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. NO Public Comment. Action Items: First Look: Recreational Marijuana Principles for Discussion; First Look: Fall Special Town Meeting Dates; Any Logistical Issues related to Town Meeting (time permitting); Any Key Info Updates from the Town Manager or Select Board (time permitting). All Alcohol Licenses UMass Amherst at Old Chapel: 06/05, 06/08, 06/12, 06/15, 06/19, 06/22, 06/26, 07/06, 07/10, 07/13/2017; and Wine...
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May 16, 2017
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Douglas Challenger hosts a panel discussion about his documentary "From Hurricane to Climate Change." The film documents how the Monadnock region of New Hampshire is addressing the challenges of an increasingly unstable climate. Integrating the voices of experts and ordinary citizens, the film offers a model for how communities across New England and beyond might respond to this unprecedented environmental challenge. In the first panel, Doug speaks with Massachusetts State Rep....
Topics: amherst, amherst media, solomon goldstein rose, dwayne breger, douglas challenger, climate change,...
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May 12, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting 5-10-17
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May 12, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. NO Public Comment. Plan/Approve Select Board Summer Meeting Dates. Any Logistical Issues Related to Town Meeting; Any Key Info Updates from the Town Manager and Select Board Members (time permitting). Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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May 9, 2017
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May 9, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting 5-8-17
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May 9, 2017
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A look at the UMass walkout/immigration policy protest of 2/17/2017.
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May 9, 2017
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May 9, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Logistical Issues Related to Town Meeting (time permitting); Any Key Info or Updates from the Town Manager and/or Board Members (time permitting). Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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May 8, 2017
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In this episode, Dr. Joseph Wronka interviews Dr. David Gil, David Gil Professor Emeritus of Social Policy at Brandeis University.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, joseph wronka, david gil, social policy, brandeis university
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May 8, 2017
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The perspectives of several Amherst residents on the Wildwood/Fort River building project.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, save our small schools, wildwood, fort river
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May 8, 2017
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In this episode, Tulip sits down with Procheta Mukherjee Olson and Dorothy Cresswell to discuss their art and practices.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, tulip chowdhury, dorothy cresswell, procheta mukherjee olson
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May 8, 2017
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Statements from candidates running for various Amherst town government positions School Committee: Peter Demling Jennifer Page Bob Greeney Select Board: Andy Steinberg Constance Kruger Bob Greeney Jones Library Board of Trustees: Terry Johnson Lee Edwards Alex Lefebrve Kitty Axelson-Berry Amherst Housing Authority: Michael Burkhart Town Moderator: Jim Pistrang
Topics: school committee, peter demling, jennifer page, bob greeney, andy steinberg, constance kruger,...
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May 8, 2017
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Matthew 20:17-28; Mark 9:2-13 Produced by Rev. Anita Morris
Topics: amherst, amherst media, theological devotional, john, james, christ, jesus, reverend anita morris
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May 4, 2017
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A JOINT Meeting of the AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL and UNION 26 School Committees 6:30 PM TUESDAY, May 2, 2017 Library, Amherst Regional High School AGENDA Welcome and Call to Order 6:30 p.m. Approve Minutes—April 4, 2017 and April 12, 2017 6:30 p.m. Announcements and Public Comment 6:35 p.m. Interim Superintendent’s Update 6:45 p.m. New and Continuing Business 1) Interim Superintendent Contract (Vote) 6:55 p.m. 2) Permanent Superintendent Search Discussion of Ray &...
Topics: amherst, pelham, regional, school committee, regional school committee, government, education,...
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May 4, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting 5-3-17
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May 4, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. No Public Comment. Updates on Capital Program Articles 14 Facilities and Buildings & 15 Bond Authorization. Take Positions on ATM Warrant Articles 21. Free Cash, 22 Stabilization, 35 Zoning - Apartment Bedroom Mix, & 37 Petition Special Act to Establish Low-Income Property Tax Credit. 3rd Quarter Budget Update. Any Logistical Issues Related to Town Meeting (time permitting); any key info/updates from the...
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May 2, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Prof. Dev. Ctr. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order; Public Comment; Update from 4/28/17 Joint Capital Planning Meeting; adjourn.
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May 2, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting 5-1-2017
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May 2, 2017
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Amherst Media's Hudson Smith interviews John, Sarah, Billy and Eli of Calico Blue on how they met, their upcoming album and surfgrass, the next big thing in beach blanket banjo.
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May 2, 2017
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TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. TOPICS: Call to Order. No Public Comment. Updates on Capital Program Articles 14. Facilities and Buildings and 15 Bond Authorization. Regulatory Agreement for Affordable Units at Presidential Apartment (6). Plan/Approve Select Board Summer Meeting Dates. Any Logistical Issues Related to Town Meeting (time permitting); Any Key Info Updates from the Town Manager and/or Select Board members (time permitting). Appointments: Sarah LaCour & Catharine...
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May 1, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Any logistical issues related to Town Meeting (time permitting); any key info/updates from Town Manager and/or Members (time permitting). Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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Apr 28, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting: 4-27-17
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Apr 28, 2017
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Amy Goodman, David Goodman, and Denis Moynihan speak at Mt. Holyoke College.
Topics: Amy Goodman, David Goodman, Denis Moynihan, Democracy Now, Amherst Media
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Apr 28, 2017
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Massachusetts U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks at Mt. Holyoke College.
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Apr 28, 2017
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Amherst Charter Commission: 4-24-2017
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Apr 28, 2017
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RECEIVED: 4/19/17 at 3:32 pm. MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Any logistical issues related to Town Meeting (time permitting); any key info/updates from Town Manager and/or Members (time permitting). Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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Apr 27, 2017
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Amherst TMCC Bus Tour 2017 Produced by Alan Powell
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Apr 27, 2017
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Luke 10:38-42; Matthew 12:1-7 Produced by Rev. Anita Morris
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Apr 27, 2017
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Amherst Town Meeting 4-26-17
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Apr 27, 2017
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Calico Blue: Live At Amherst Media https://calicoblue.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/calicobluepage/
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Apr 27, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: ARMS, Band Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Any Logistical Issues Related to Town Meeting (time permitting); Any Key Information/Updates From the Town Manager and/or Select Board Members (time permitting.) Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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Apr 27, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:00 pm. LOCATION: Amherst Regional High School, Library. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order and Reorganize; Approve March 15, 2017 Minutes; Public Comments; Interim Superintendent's Update; Follow-Up to Failed Building Project Vote; SuperKids Follow-Up; FY17 Third Quarter Budget Update; Policy Vote--Protection of Undocumented Students; Superintendent evaluation process; Accept Gifts; Adjourn.
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Apr 27, 2017
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Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke at Mount Holyoke College on Friday, April 21st, as part of a tour promoting her new book “This Fight is Our Fight: The Battle to Save America’s Middle Class.” The book is presented as a rallying call for America’s middle-class to fight against the growing concentration of wealth among the financial elite.
Topics: amherst media, south hadley, mount holyoke college, elizabeth warren
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Apr 27, 2017
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This episode of Science Café features Dr. Michael Rosario talking about the mechanics of tendons and slingshots.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, science café, education, michael rosario, slingshots, tendons
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Apr 26, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment. Town Mgr & Member Reports. Appoint Elizabeth Cahn to Human Rights Comm to June 30, 2020. Prep for Annual Resolution on Race Amity Day. Action Items: Personnel Board Recommendation Non-Union Employee Cost of Living; Approve MGL c268 s20(d) Exemption: Christine Gray-Mullen. Auth Short Term Notes Authorized ATM 14, 15 & Fall STM 15. Take Positions on ATM Warrant Art 9 Budget - Library, Elem &...
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Apr 26, 2017
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Amherst residents will have an opportunity to respond to the specific proposals for changing Amherst government that the Amherst Charter Commission has developed in response to input from many residents, Amherst town staff, elected officials and committees, as well as perspectives and beliefs of the individual commissioners. The first round of “listening workshops” sought broad input on any and all topics of concern and passion to participants. This round of feedback sessions seeks input on...
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Apr 25, 2017
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LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda 2. Work on charter articles with Collins Center (2.5 hours) 3. Discussion of public feedback on latest charter proposal (1 hour) 4. Public comment (15 minutes) 5. Planning/updates (10 minutes) 6. Approve minutes from previous meetings (5 minutes) 7. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting 8. Adjourn
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Apr 20, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 7:00 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: Scenic Road Public Hearing 7:05PM Scenic Rd Tree Removal - 415 Shays St Southeast corner of property - for construction of new home - public shade trees impacted include 26" Maple; Site Plan Review Public Hearing 7:15PM SPR2017-12 - Amherst Works 11 Amity St - to request Site Plan Review approval for creation of a patio w/railing & plantings & site furnishings on south side of building (Map 14A, Parcel 337, B-G...
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Apr 19, 2017
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The Bruce Show #110: The Poor Side Bruce Produced
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Apr 19, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 5:30 pm. LOCATION: Police Station, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes (5 minutes) 2. Discussion of charter articles with Collins Center (40 minutes) 3. Discussion of potential alternatives to currently proposed mayor/council structure (45 minutes) 4. Public comment (15 minutes) 5. Discussion and vote on potential alternatives to currently proposed mayor/council structure (15 minutes) 6. Continue discussion of charter articles (1 hour,...
Topics: amherst, amherst media, charter commission, local government
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Apr 19, 2017
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Theological Devotional: Oh Happy Day! Yeshua Resurrection Sunday Produced by Rev. Anita Morris
Topics: amherst, amherst media, theological devotional, anita morris, easter, resurrection, sunday
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Apr 18, 2017
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MEETING TIME: 6:30 pm. LOCATION: Town Hall, Town Room. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Public Comment. Town Mgr & Member Reports. Appoint Alice Briggs to Cultural Council through 4/12/2020. Dog Park Task Force - SME Status. Take Positions on ATM Articles 20, 25, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38. Town Mgr Performance Goals Progress Report. Marijuana - Next Steps. Town Mgr FY 18 Budget Proposal 1-12-17: Questions & Updates. Special Licenses: TOC Inc. at UMass 4/20, 5/02, and 5/19....
Topics: amherst, amherst media, select board, local government
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Apr 18, 2017
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-A JOINT Meeting of the AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL and UNION 26 School Committees 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2017 Library, Amherst Regional High School AGENDA Welcome and Call to Order 6:30 p.m. Enter Executive Session according to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions 6:30 p.m. in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Michael Morris, Interim Superintendent) and Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSME) if...
Topics: amherst, amherst media, local goernment, pelham, regional, school committee
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Apr 11, 2017
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On Amherst election day, several Massachusetts State Senators gathered at the UMass Student Union Ballroom to hear concerns of constituents and gauge the mood of the local citizenry.
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Apr 11, 2017
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In this episode, Tulip speaks with Mohammad Shakhawat and Parveen Sultana about different puzzles parents face and how those challenges have changed across generations.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, hourglass trails, tulip chowdhury, parenting
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Apr 11, 2017
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In this episode, Marcie interviews Penny Gill, the Mary Lyon Professor of Humanities at Mount Holyoke College.
Topics: amherst, amherst media, going deeper, penny gill, marcie sclove, going deeper
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Apr 10, 2017
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Rescued from Darkness Through Christ! Our Passover Lamb.
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